Strike a Pose: Sewing school students show off their creations

Nearly three-dozen girls took to the catwalk Saturday, showing their fashion sense and sewing skills. The girls, who have been taking sewing classes through Stitch-A-Roo Sewing School in Gig Harbor, participated in the school's inaugural Fashion Design Studio fashion show at the PenMet Parks Pavilion. Clothes weren't the only items on display, either, as backpacks and stuffed animals were handmade accessories. Parents, grandparents, siblings and friends served as an appreciative audience with several camera phones capturing the moment. Donna Atwood, owner and teacher at Stitch-A-Roo, hosted the show so the girls could show off their creations in a fun and entertaining fashion. Atwood is planning on making the fashion show an annual event.

Gig Harbor resident Emily Zinter is a study of concentration as she prepares to take to the runway.

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Gig Harbor resident Ella Limoli talks with another fashion show participant prior to the start of the show.

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Gig Harbor residents Olivia Simmons, Olivia Wilkinson, Alex Garay and Hannah Thomas — along with other fashionistas — take a peek at the audience gathered to watch them model their sewing creations.

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Jennie Schley, Campbell Ralph and Julia James share a quiet moment backstage before the start of the fashion show.

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Donna Atwood, owner of Stitch-A-Roo Sewing School in Gig Harbor, welcomes the audience to her inaugural fashion show hosted at the PenMet Parks pavilion on Saturday.

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Olalla resident Hannah Houmard takes a walk along the runway.

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Tacoma resident Chloe Markley shows off her sleepwear ensemble.

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Campbell Ralph, of Gig Harbor, takes her turn on the runway.

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Camden Doane, of Ruston, models her creation.

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Gig Harbor resident Sarah Ryan hits her mark for a photo op.

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Gig Harbor resident Ella Limoli walks the runway.

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Fox Island resident Camryn Lee strikes a pose.

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Gig Harbor resident Julia James shows off her handmade creation.

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Hannah Thomas, of Gig Harbor, smiles for a photo while taking her turn modeling.

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Camryn Lee, of Fox Island, shows off her dress and flower accessory.

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Laura Carroll, of University Place, shows off her fashion sense from head to toe.

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Olivia Simmons, of Gig Harbor, pauses briefly for a photo while walking down the runway.

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Gig Harbor resident Olivia Wilkinson smiles for photos as she walks the runway.

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Gig Harbor resident Francesca Phinizy takes in the applause from the audience while taking her turn on the runway.

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Cell phone cameras were in action en masse during the inaugural Fashion Design Studio fashion show hosted by Stitch-A-Roo Sewing School of Gig Harbor.

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Camden Doane, of Ruston, gets a certificate from Stitch-A-Roo owner Donna Atwood following the conclusion of the fashion show.